Wage and Hour

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on February 21, 2017 On January 25, 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit* adopted a new six-factor test to determine whether two or more entities are joint employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).  Salinas v. Commercial Interiors Inc., No. 15-1915, ___ F.3d ___, … Read more

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on November 2, 2016 Did you know the FLSA’s recordkeeping requirements still apply during natural disasters? It’s true. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not provide any relief from its record-keeping requirements due to weather-related emergencies. Thus, employers must still maintain accurate records of time worked. As nonexempt … Read more

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on July 20, 2015 Drivers for Uber, the ride service, filed a class action lawsuit claiming they have been misclassified as independent contractors and are entitled to be reimbursed for expenses and improperly withheld tips. Uber has countered, filing a motion to oppose the certification of a class-action lawsuit. … Read more